well after much trouble, time and money i finally started my 7 for the first time since ive owned it yesterday. i have a few bugs i need to work out and a couple things i need to do suspension and brake wise before i can drive it. i hope to have everything finished this weekend. i meant to take pics of most of the process as there are a few good write-ups i could have done, but being my first major project i had other worries.

here are a few specs on the car:

1980 charcoal grey exterior w/ black interior
13b 4 port, streetport, with S5 NA internals
dellorto 48
2nd gen oilcooler
gslse full suspension
respeed 5 lug conversion with T2 brakes and adapters on the rear
Work Equip 16x7 and 16x8 wheels

pics and more details to come in the near future

oh yeah, on a side note. i did everything to this car. it wasnt bought with these mods. pretty much nothing is the same on the car as when i bought it except the tranny and rearend.

 

CONGRATS-- I'm really happy for you, I jsut got my first one running yesterday-- lots of rebuilding, lots of learning. I Think i know how happy you are about it, because I know how happy I am about mine
What all did you have to do? I bought mine in Denton, texas june 24, and have been trying to make it run everysince, I just drove it 35 miles yesterdfay, and I think I've got the bugs worked out!! took long enough.
I've never owned a rotary engine before, and knew nothing about them, but with the help of some nice people on this forum, and a few friends who didnt mind getting dirty with me, it's a working vehicle now!!!!!!!!! whoo-hoo. no small feat after the thing was sitting in a pasture for 3 yrs...
congrats again-

 

It's a satisfying experience to bring a car back from the dead. When I got my 7 running after sitting in a friends garage for 6 years, it felt so rewarding. Good job on bringing another first gen back to life!

 

well i bought this car with a 74 13b in it. i then changed it to a street ported 4 port 13b with S5 NA internals. redid the whole fuel system, added a dellorto 48, carter pump and holley regulator. converted the car to 5 lug with 2nd gen 4 piston calipers. added koni reds to the front. added a 2nd gen oil cooler.

in the next couple weeks i will be adding a 2nd gen koyo radiator, front and rear spring perches and possibly bilstein struts.

 

well, i didnt get to drive the car home today due to crappy brake lines. either the lines or the proportioning valve is clogged.

 

Congratulations on getting it running. Where are those pics t so we can see what she looks like

 

I wanna see!!

 

ill have pics up in a couple days. i would today but i have to spend time with the girlfriend, shes getting jealous of the seven

 

Congratulations on getting it running, now fix the brake lines and enjoy that beast. I want to see this car as well. Hearing stories of cars getting back on the road always make me happy, so a huge congratulations goes out to you. I can't wait to see pics.

 

ok. i fixed the brake lines. im waiting on getting a custom oil cooler line made then ill be able to test drive it. here are the first pics!!

 

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the rear wheels are currently sticking out too far due to the spacers im having to use to convert from 4x114 to 5x114. i have a solution of new axles coming in the near future to cure this problem

 

get some over fenders instead. it would look great!

 

All this time and this is the first time i've laid eyes on it.

 

^^ haha dude, dont worry. im installing the small front spacers today and hopefully getting my oil cooler line today. if should be coming to my house this week before i go to the beach this weekend.

REV-- id rather the wheels mount where theyre supposed to. i already have plans on fender flares on down the road. with them ill also be getting wider wheels.

 

oh i see. gj!